Who Is It For?

Chap 17 (exam 2) Flashcards Preview

Cocaine

A stimulant that is either "snorted: through the nasal passages or injected intravenously

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Ecstasy

A stimulant that is popular at "raves" with college age students

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Flumanazenil (Romazicon)

Used to antagonize the action of benzodiazepines and reverse sedation

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Heroin

An opioid that is injected by "mainlining" or "skin popping"

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Disulfiram (Antabuse)

Used to deter the use of alcohol during alcohol abuse treatment

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Nicotine

The additive chemical in tobacco products

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Naltrexone (ReVia)

An opioid antagonist used for opioid abuse or dependence

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Bupropion (Zyban)

A nictoine-free treatment for nicotine dependence

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Methamphetamine

This substance is commonly manufactured from the over-the-counter decongestant pseudoephedrine

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"Roofies"

Known as the "date rape" drug

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A patient who has been taking disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy for 3 months has been off the therapy for 2 days. He decides to go out with friends to have a beer. What effects may he experience? Select all that apply:DiaphoresisDiarrheaVomitingEuphoriaDrowsinessFacial flushing

DiaphoresisVomitingFacial flushing

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During an information session about drug abuse, the nurse related that the most common drug effect(s) that lead to abuse of opioids include:HallucinationsSleepStimulationRelaxation and euphoria

Relaxation and euphoria

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The nurse is assisting a patient who is experiencing opioid withdrawal and anticipates the possible use of which medications? Select all that apply:Disulfiram (Antabuse)Clonidine (Catapres)MethadoneBupropion (Zyban)Naltrexone (ReVia)

Clonidine (Catapres)MethadoneNaltrexone (ReVia)

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When teaching a patient about drug interactions, the nurse is aware that combing benzodiazepines with ethanol or barbiturates may lead to death due to:Cardiac dysrythmiaConvulsionsRespiratory arrestStroke

Respiratory arrest

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A patient with a known history of chronic excessive ingestion of ethanol has developed memory problems and comes to the health clinic with hard-to-believe stories of what has happened to him. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are associated with which disorder?Cerebrovascular accidentKorsakoff's psychosisNarcolepsyBipolar disorder